Tropical Storm Joyce forms in the east-central Atlantic Ocean

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tropical Storm Joyce formed Friday morning in the east-central Atlantic Ocean.

Here’s what you need to know from the First Alert Weather Team:

• Joyce is the 10th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

• On average, the 10th named storm forms on Sept. 22.

• Joyce is forecast to stay over the open ocean and is not a threat to the local area.

• There are currently three named storms in the Atlantic Basin. The last time that happened was August 2023.

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